United Artists Theatre (Los Angeles)

United Artists Theatre
Exterior of the building (c. 2008)
Former namesUnited Artists Theatre (1927–90)
University Cathedral (1990–2011)
The Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles (2014–2024)
Hotel chainKasa
General information
StatusCompleted
Type
  • Hotel
  • Theatre
LocationDowntown Los Angeles
Address929 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90015-1609
Coordinates34°02′30″N 118°15′26″W / 34.0416°N 118.2571°W / 34.0416; -118.2571
GroundbreakingMarch 5, 1927
Opened (1927-12-26) December 26, 1927
Renovated2012–14
Cost$3 million
($54.3 million in 2024 dollars)
Height
Roof73.76 m (242.0 ft)
Technical details
Floor count13
Design and construction
Architect(s)
Structural engineerScofield Engineering Construction
Other information
Seating capacity1,600 (The United Theater on Broadway)
Number of rooms182
Number of restaurants1 (The Coffeebar)
Number of bars1 (Sauced Wine Bar)
FacilitiesThe United Theater on Broadway
Architectural style(s)Spanish Gothic
Official nameUnited Artists Theater Building
DesignatedMarch 20, 1991
Reference no.523
DesignatedApril 12, 2002
Part ofBroadway Theater and Commercial District 2002 expansion
Reference no.02000330
References

The United Artists Theatre is a historic former movie palace and office building located at 937 South Broadway in downtown Los Angeles, California. It was the tallest building in the city for one year after its completion in 1927 and was the tallest privately owned structure in Los Angeles until 1956. Its style is Spanish Gothic, patterned after Segovia Cathedral in Segovia, Spain. The office space was converted into a limited-service boutique hotel in the 21st century, previously operated by Ace Hotels and by Kasa since 2024.